Tag: arrested

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AzeezJanuary 9, 2017

16 people arrested over robbery of Kim Kardashian in Paris

Sixteen people have been arrested in connection to the robbery of Kim Kardashian-West in Paris, France, BBC reports. According to the report, ...

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AzeezJanuary 5, 2017

We will go on strike if Oluwo is not arrested, Osun Magistrates threaten

Osun State Magistrates have threatened to suspend sittings in the state over refusal of the Commissioner of Police to arrest ...

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AzeezJanuary 1, 2017

Boko Haram commander arrested in Borno LG chairman’s residence

A commander of terrorist group, Boko Haram has reportedly been arrested in the residence of one of the caretaker chairman ...

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AzeezNovember 30, 2016

School owner arrested for allegedly raping two-year-old girl

The police in Lagos State has arrested a 46-year-old teacher, Adenekan Adegboyega for allegedly raping a two-year-old pupil. Lagos State ...

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AzeezSeptember 25, 2016

10 Nigerian journalists in Army, SSS detention

10 journalists of a media organisation who were arrested in a joint operation by soldiers and SSS operatives on September ...

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AzeezSeptember 17, 2016

Another militant kingpin arrested by troops in Calabar

The Nigerian Army said it has arrested a militant kingpin, Victory Benjamin known as G3 and Abuja Daddy as well ...

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AzeezSeptember 13, 2016

50-year-old man arrested for raping 13-year-old girl

The Ogun State Police Command has arrested a 50-year-old man, Joseph Sunday for allegedly raping a 13-year-old girl in Ilaro, Yewa North ...

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AzeezSeptember 10, 2016

Navy arrests 7 oil thieves in Delta

The Nigerian Navy on Saturday said it has arrested 7 suspected oil thieves in the Escravos axis of Delta State. ...

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AzeezSeptember 4, 2016

Police arrests 14 suspected criminals in Sokoto

The Sokoto State Police Command on Sunday said it has arrested 14 suspects, after its officers raided a suspected criminal ...

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AzeezSeptember 1, 2016

Immigration officer arrested for collecting bribe from applicants

The Nigeria Immigration Service has warned its officers to desist from fraudulent activities during the re-screening of the 2000 recruits ...

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AzeezSeptember 1, 2016

Police sergeant arrested for killing motorist

A police sergeant simply identified as Isaac has been arrested by the police in Lagos for allegedly shooting a motorist, ...

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AzeezAugust 28, 2016

Police arrest 2 members of a shop-breaking syndicate in Lagos

Two members of a 7-man gang whose alleged speciality is breaking of shops in popular Lagos markets have been arrested ...

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AzeezAugust 24, 2016

‘Buhari’ dog owner is still in prison

Joachim Iroko, aka Joe, who named his dog ‘Buhari’ is still at the Ibara Prison, Abeokuta, due to inability to ...

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AzeezAugust 20, 2016

Bayelsa CP orders arrest of 2 policemen for mounting roadblocks

The Bayelsa State Police Commissioner, Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi has ordered the arrest of two police officers for flouting the IGP’s orders ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 21, 2016

How 7 federal health workers ‘stole $4m HIV fund’

Seven officials of the Federal Ministry of Health have been arrested by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission for allegedly diverting ...

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Ada IgboanugoJune 21, 2016

Man in hot water for bathing police officer with ‘hot soup’ (PHOTO)

A 33-year-old man, Emmanuel Imole has been arrested for the most ridiculous crime – bathing a police corporal, Kayode Akingbade, with ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 18, 2016

Chinese man arrested for trying to kill Nigerian business partner

An alleged assassination attempt gone wrong has resulted in the arrest of a Chinese national, Sunk Kun, who has lived ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 7, 2016

Killers of abducted Army Colonel arrested (PHOTOS)

Security forces have arrested the suspected killers of Colonel Samila Inusa, the army official who was kidnapped and killed in ...

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Mazi EmekaJune 5, 2016

Shi’ite to Buhari: ‘Admit it, you committed crimes against humanity’

The Islamic Movement in Nigeria (IMN), also known as Shi’ites, has accused President Muhammadu Buhari of delibrately ignoring their plight ...

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Ada IgboanugoJune 1, 2016

Boko Haram spy arrested, 77 insurgents surrender

Troops of 7 Division Garrison have arrested a 28-year-old suspected Boko Haram spy, Musa Mallam Aman. The spy, whom the ...

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Ada IgboanugoMay 26, 2016

The police has arrested a police sergeant for robbery in Lagos

A police man, Yusuf Bello, and his partner in crime, Idowu Badmus, have been arrested for robbery. The are accused of snatching motorcycles ano ...

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Ada IgboanugoMay 25, 2016

Nurse caught aborting pregnancy of 12-year-old

A couple has been arrested for trying to get rid of the minor’s four months pregnancy of their 12-year-old niece, ...

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Ada IgboanugoMay 24, 2016

15-year-old murder suspect arrested again

15-year-old Gift Edosomwan, was kept at the Edo State Children Remand Home in Benin over suspicions of murder. Edosomwan escaped ...

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Mallam YeroApril 29, 2016

‘An informant, Ameer, 2 tailors…’ | 6 notorious Boko Haram leaders arrested

Six notorious Boko Haram leaders were on Thursday, arrested by troops of 3 Battalion, 22 Brigade. The six kingpins were ...

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Dele BenjaminApril 28, 2016

How Diezani shared ‘N23.3bn to election officials in 36 states’

A former Minister of Petroleum Resources, Diezani Alison-Madueke, is alleged to have disbursed $115m(N23.3bn) to election officials in the 36 ...

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Mallam YeroApril 22, 2016

4 Boko Haram kingpins arrested in Borno (PHOTOS)

Nigerian troops have arrested 4 Boko Haram terrorists kingpins – known as Ameers – at Rann, headquarters of Kala Balge ...

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Mallam YeroApril 19, 2016

92 armed herdsmen arrested in Abuja [DETAILS]

92 herdsmen have been arrested in Abuja by soldiers of the Guards Brigade of the Nigeria Army. This development was ...

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Kolapo OlapojuApril 7, 2016

Goodluck Jonathan’s cousin arrested over $40m contract scam

The Managing Director of Katakar Civil Engineering Company, Azibaola Robert, and an Executive Director of the company, Dakoru Atukpa, have ...

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Mazi EmekaMarch 23, 2016

In Taraba, 2 ‘Boko Haram commanders’ arrested

Two wanted Boko Haram commanders have been arrested by the Taraba Police Command. One Boko Haram commander, Ali Audu was ...

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Janeth JMarch 17, 2016

Ekiti lawmaker alleged to have ‘died in custody’, is alive

The Department of State Services has produced alive, Afolabi Akanni, the Ekiti lawmaker alleged to have died in custody. This ...

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